Open source AI unlocked | TGB x OSSG
About the Event
The Generative Beings and Open Source Singapore are cohosting this event to highlight the potential for open source AI and the innovation that it brings across the region and entire globe.
Agenda:
6:00 PM: Registration + Networking
6:30 PM: Welcome and opening remarks (TGB, OSSG)
6:40 PM: Keynote 1
7:00 PM: Keynote 2
7:20 PM: Keynote 3
7:40 PM: Panel discussion
8:30 PM: Networking
9:00 PM: End of event
Keynote #1:
Speaker: Dr. James Ong, Founder and Managing Director, Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII)
Dr. James Ong has 4 decades of industry, venture and academic experience. He founded Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII), a think tank advocating Sustainable AI for Humanity and is co-author of “AI for Humanity”. He is an Adjunct Professor at SUTD, the International Advisor at renowned World AI Conference (WAIC) to advocate AI for Good and for All and co-founded AICON 2025, World’s #1 Consumer Show to advocate AI literacy.
Keynote #2:
Speaker: Yuuki Bui, Product Engineer, Menlo Research
Yuuki Bui is a Member of the Technical Staff at Menlo, working as a Product Engineer to help the team plan and deliver a better Jan experience. Jan is our step towards Open Superintelligence that runs locally on $1000 laptop. It packages the best of open source AI into an easy-to-use product that even grandmas could use, with over 4 million downloads to date.
Keynote #3:
Speaker: Harish Pillay, GenAI Advisor, Straits Interactive
Harish Pillay is a veteran technologist, open source advocate, and adviser on GenAI and AI governance, currently associated with Straits Interactive and several tech organizations. He co-founded the Singapore Linux Users’ Group, helped establish Red Hat in Singapore, and is recognized for championing open source solutions and digital inclusivity across Asia.
Panel Discussion: Is Open source AI the answer to safer and better future?
Panelists:
Dr. James Ong (AIII)
Yuuki Bui (Menlo Research)
Harish Pillay (Straits Interactive)
[Moderator] Shivang (The Generative Beings)
Open Source Singapore:
Open Source Singapore (formerly the Free and Open Source Meetup) is a community dedicated to promoting awareness, knowledge-sharing, and adoption of open source technologies. We bring together developers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, collaborate, and champion the values of openness, transparency, and innovation in Singapore’s tech ecosystem.
TGB GenAI Lab | TGB x SQ Collective:
Singapore's physical GenAI community hub where founders and builders connect to accelerate Generative AI breakthroughs — powered by The Generative Beings and SQ Collective.
The Generative Beings: Asia’s premier GenAI network of 10000+ Generative AI founders, builders, and experts.
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SQ Collective: A community-first premium co-working space in the heart of Robertson Quay. TGB members get special coworking perks discount.